Love, Connect, Grow, Serve - Sermons From Middle River AG

Christmas: the Whole Story Week 1: “ Promise in the Silence ” POINT #1 – TRUST IN THE DARK WHAT YOU KNOW TO BE TRUE IN THE LIGHT “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” ( Isaiah 9:2 **, NLT**) “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonder...

"The Power of a Grateful Heart" 1. Gratitude Is a Command, Not a Suggestion "Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT) 2. Gratitude Shifts Our Perspective "Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for al...

Tightrope - Balancing Grace and Truth in 1 Corinthians Week 4: “Already, But Not Yet” I. The Foundation of Our Faith: The Resurrection “But tell me this—since we preach that Christ rose from the dead, why are some of you saying there will be no resurrection of the dead? For if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, then all...

Tightrope: Balancing Grace and Truth in 1 Corinthians Week 3: “Freedom and Responsibility” Write Up: In this sermon, we will look into Paul's teachings on Christian freedom and its limitations. We'll discuss how to balance the grace of freedom in Christ with the truth of our responsibility to others and to God. This includes addressing issues of personal conduct, and how our actions affect the com...

Tightrope: Balancing Grace and Truth in 1 Corinthians Week 2: “Love and Knowledge”  **CHRISTIAN MATURITY IS BEING SENSITIVE TO OTHERS ** 1 Corinthians 8:1-8 “Now regarding your question about food that has been offered to idols. Yes, we know that “we all have knowledge” about this issue. But while knowledge makes us feel important, it is love that strengthens the church. Anyone who claims to know...

Tightrope: Balancing Grace and Truth in 1 Corinthians Week 1: “Unity in Diversity” Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, 12:12-27 **POINT #1 – PUTTING JESUS FIRST HELPS US KEEP OUR BALANCE ** 1 Corinthians 1:10-15 (NLT) I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mi...

STAND   Week 4: Stand in Prayer and Perseverance Ephesians 6:18-20 NLT “Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. I am in chains now, still preaching this mes...

STAND ** Week 3: Stand Ready for Battle** "For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." — Ephesians 6:15-17 (NLT) I. Wear the Shoes of Readiness—Be Gro...

STAND Week 2: Stand in Truth and Righteousness Ephesians 6:14 (NLT) - "Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness.” Ephesians 6:10 (NLT) says, "Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." I. Stand Firm with the Belt of Truth Ephesians 6:14a (NLT) says, "Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth." John 17:17 (NLT), &q...

STAND Stand in Strength I. The Strength to Stand Begins with God, Not You. “A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10 NLT “He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.” Isaiah 40:29 NLT … he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” … 2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT II. Our Battle Is Not Against Flesh and Blood. “Put on all of God’s a...

Experience The Gifts of Christmas Sermon 3: Experience The Gift of Joy “You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy.” 1 Peter 1:8 (NLT) “ 11 Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice! Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise! 12 Let the fields and their crops burst out with joy! Let...

Week 2: Grateful For Grace Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 // 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Write Up: We are God’s handiwork and were created in order to do good works that He planned for us to take part in. These good works are not executed to receive the love of God. These good works are the result of God’s good grace toward us. We should live lives of gratitude because we are loved by God as His beloved cr...

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14 // 2 Corinthians 5:17 // Colossians 3:12 If we are in Christ, We are chosen to be a blessing. We are adopted to be a part of the family of God We are redeemed to be free. We are purposed to live on purpose. We are sealed to be faithful. Think: If I am in Christ then I can live into all of these spiritual blessings because they are true of me. Feel: No matter how I feel...

Abide In Me: Jesus Is The Vine POINT #1 – THE VINE IS THE SOURCE OF LIFE John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” “God is looking for people through whom he can do the impossible. What a pity that we plan only the things we can do by ourselves.” A.W. Tozer POINT #2 – THE CHRISTIAN LIFE CANNOT BE A...

EVER WONDER WHY?—7 DOES GOD LOVE ME? For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 NIV Two Kinds of Love A love that loves because the object is valuable. A love that loves and gives value to the object. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Ro...

Links Website Facebook Twitter Instagram EVER WONDER WHY?—6 WHEN GOD FEELS FAR AWAY I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. 9No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. ... 11You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. Psalm 16:8-9, 11 NLT But I cry to you for help, LORD; in the morn...

Links Website Facebook Twitter Instagram EVER WONDER WHY?—5 WHY CAN’T I STOP? You’re focusing on the poison of religion and forgetting the power of grace. Religion is our attempt to earn God’s approval by following all the rules. For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. Titus 2:11 NIV charis: the unmerited goodwill and favor of God The grace that saves you is also the...

Links Website Facebook Twitter Instagram EVER WONDER WHY?—4 WHY SHOULD I TRUST GOD? Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 20:7 NIV How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? P...

Links Website Facebook Twitter Instagram If you would like to support our mission, please use this link.( https://tithe.ly/give?c=4877442 ) EVER WONDER WHY?—3 WHY DIDN’T GOD ANSWER MY PRAYER? “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” John 14:13-14 NIV The purpose of prayer is to know God...

Links Website Facebook Twitter Instagram EVER WONDER WHY?—2 A VOICE FROM HELL Why would a loving God send people to hell? “If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.” Matthew 5:29 NIV “‘They have built the high places of Topheth in the Valley of Ben Hinnom to burn their...

Links Website Facebook Twitter Instagram EVER WONDER WHY? WHY DID GOD LET IT HAPPEN? • “If God is not able to prevent evil, then He is feeble. • If God is not willing to prevent evil, then He’s not all good. • If God is both willing and able to prevent evil, then why does evil exist?” Epicurus Christianity makes sense of, gives meaning to, and offers a solution for the evil and suffering we experi...

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